Morgan Sparrow - RIP

Chips Lovell · 05-05-2012 2:12pm #1

I'm very sorry to announce that Irish Road Club member Morgan Sparrow passed away this morning following an accident in Thursday night's race.

"ANNOUNCEMENT 5TH May 2012

On Thursday 3rd May at the Interclub League, one of the Usher Irish Road Club Members, Morgan Sparrow suffered a serious accident. He was transferred to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown with serious head injuries.

It is with deepest regret that Usher Irish Road Club announces that at 07:50hrs on Saturday May 5th Morgan Sparrow passed away peacefully at Connolly Hospital.

A new member to the club, Morgan was making his return to Road Racing as an A4 having last competed at Junior Level over 20 years ago. He was one of five Usher Irish Road Club members who are also members of the Irish Air Corps, where he held the rank of Commandant and was Commanding Officer of 302 Squadron (Helicopters).

Usher Irish Road Club wish to extend their deepest sympathies to Morgan’s girlfriend, Ann and to all the Sparrow family at this very difficult time.

Funeral arrangements are still to be confirmed and will be announced on www.irishroadclub.com shortly."

Plenty of us here raced with Morgan in the league and I'm sure you'll want to express your sympathies to Morgan's family and his girlfriend.

Chips Lovell · 05-05-2012 2:16pm

Can we ask that we keep this thread for condolences. Given the circumstances and the fact there is an investigation under way into the accident, we feel it is inappropriate at this time to discuss it. Thank you.

thebouldwhacker · 05-05-2012 2:17pm

RIP,

colm_gti · 05-05-2012 2:21pm

RIP, thoughts are with his family and friends.

Super Freak · 05-05-2012 2:21pm

Shocked to hear this, I knew Morgan from the air corps and recieved a call this morning (even though I have not been in the corps for over 10 years).

R.I.P.

Beasty · 05-05-2012 2:22pm

Incredibly sad news. Thoughts are with his family and friends

RIP

Plastik · 05-05-2012 2:26pm

Bloody. Hell.

Rip.

Idleater · 05-05-2012 2:47pm

Very sorry to hear this news. May he rest in peace, and thoughts are with the family and friends.

ckeego · 05-05-2012 3:06pm

Moggs was a great friend and classmate from the Army and then through flight training in Baldonnel.

He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed..

Ar dheis De go raibh a Anam dilis

funnights74 · 05-05-2012 3:20pm

May he rest in peace, thoughts are with the family and friends.

clashextra · 05-05-2012 3:59pm

Very sad news indeed. May he rest in peace.

andy69 · 05-05-2012 4:20pm

That's terrible news. Really sorry to hear that.
RIP

dave_o_brien · 05-05-2012 4:32pm

Shocking news. My thoughts are with his family and his girlfriend. Very, very sad to hear this.

doozerie · 05-05-2012 4:33pm

That's terrible, and shocking, news. RIP.

jgflan · 05-05-2012 4:38pm

RIP Moggs. Hard to believe it.

Pherekydes · 05-05-2012 4:38pm

Really shocked as a cyclist and an ex-AC colleague.

RIP

Morrisseeee · 05-05-2012 4:44pm

I didn't know him, but it's very sad news, RIP Morgan, and condolences to his family/friends.

AstraMonti · 05-05-2012 4:55pm

Makes you think how vulnerable we are..

RIP Morgan.

seamus · 05-05-2012 5:00pm

That's awful news. RIP Morgan

velo.2010 · 05-05-2012 5:05pm

Rest in peace.

JOHN_70 · 05-05-2012 5:15pm

RIP - Terrible news

bogmanfan · 05-05-2012 5:20pm

Terrible news. Condolences to his girlfriend, family, friends and clubmates. RIP

lennymc · 05-05-2012 5:23pm

RIP. very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.

JacksonHeightsOwn · 05-05-2012 5:24pm

terrible terrible news. Words cannot explain how devastating this must be for his friends and family.

poor fella, my heart truly does go out to his friends and family.

RIP Morgan.